How to call Germany
- From mobile
- +49 xx xxxxxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 49 xx xxxxxxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Germany from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Germany from abroad
How to make a call to Germany from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A German number has from 4 to 15 digits after +49, so 10 digits is only one length.
- 00Exit code
- 49Country code of Germany
- 30Berlin
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Germany
Dial a big city
How to call Germany number of a city: dial its area code after the +49.
- Berlin+49 30
- Hamburg+49 40
- Munich+49 89
- Köln+49 221
Drop the 0 after +49
The 0 in front of an area code is for calls inside Germany only.
- Fails
- +49 0 30 xxx xxxx
- Works
- +49 30 xxx xxxx
Reach a mobile number
A saved mobile starts with 0. Drop it and keep the rest.
- Saved 017+49 17
- Saved 015+49 15
- Saved 0160+49 160
How Germany phone numbers work
- Landlines
- The area code starts with 2 to 9, and runs 2 to 5 digits long. Only Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Frankfurt am Main use a 2-digit code
- Mobiles
- Starts with 015, 0160, 0162, 0163, or 017
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800. Free to call from a German landline or mobile
Want to call Germany?
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When to call Germany
The time now in Germany, and the best hours to call. Germany follows daylight saving time, so the time difference to your country changes during the year.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Germany
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct3German Unity DaySaturday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Second Day of ChristmasSaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar26Good FridayFriday
- Mar29Easter MondayMonday
Why a call to Germany fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 in 030 for Berlin is only for calls inside Germany. From abroad, leave it out: +49 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Germany, its 9 neighboring countries, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Freephone numbers that start with 0800 almost never connect from outside Germany. The company that owns the number would have to pay for your international call.
Questions
How do I call Germany from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 49 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 49?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Germany mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +49, then the number
Why does my call to Germany not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Germany now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Germany. Most of Germany keeps the time of Berlin
How much does it cost to call Germany?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Germany. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Germany, or a free call to Germany mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +49 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 49 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Germany?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Germany needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call to Germany from a landline, and how do you call Germany from abroad?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
What is the best way to call Germany: an online call, an internet call, or a Germany number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Germany needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser